Maxwell wheel

Function and Applications

Apparatus for conversion of potential to kinetic energy and vice-versa (translation and rotation). Two aperatures at ends of axles keep wheel from running off its trajectory and are used, together with a light barrier, to measure translation velocity.

Equipment and technical data

• Metal wheel with support rod and adjustable suspension.
• Wheel diameter: 130 mm.
• Mass of wheel: 470g.
• Moment of inertia: 10 kg cm².
• Cord length: 800 mm.
• Diameter of shutter: 20 mm.